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The gallery offers free entry, vast art and guided tours, letting a solo visitor linger or move fast for little cost. Cloakroom, cafés and a safe central location support an easy independent visit.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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A solo guest can join free guided walks, book bird-watching or forest therapy, jog the 3.8-km Tan and sit quietly in Fern Gully; good paths, many benches and no safety issues, so visiting is almost effortless.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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A solo visitor can roam free NGV and ACMI exhibits, join daily architecture tours, attend pop-up fitness or book markets, and feel safe in this central, well-signed plaza late into the evening.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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At Melbourne Park a solo fan moves freely with an affordable ground pass, meets other enthusiasts at practice courts and bars, and needs only basic personal planning for heat or late nights.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
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Free garden, visitor centre map and Wi-Fi, shaded benches, bird-watching and safe flat paths let a lone visitor relax or explore for hours without crowd stress or extra cost.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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The Shrine offers free self-guided QR walks, quiet memorial rooms and a half-hour Ray of Light show, giving a solo guest flexible, reflective time without any special planning or extra costs.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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The 4.7-km paved loop, free outdoor gym, bird-watch hides and easy kayak hire give a solo traveller safe, flexible exercise and nature time with no schedule constraints.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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A solo visitor can explore four spacious galleries at their own pace, ask staff questions, and join free talks; the quiet, step-free site fully meets solo needs.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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A solo traveler can join free guided walks, browse the State Library, hunt street art, eat cheaply, and hop on free trams; heavy foot traffic is busy but easy to handle alone.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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